The Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) mandate for solar cells, which came into effect on June 1, 2026, is one of the most widely discussed topics in India’s renewable energy industry today. In an interview on the sidelines of the Mercom India Renewables Summit held in New Delhi on July 1 and 2, Hardip Singh, Chief Operating Officer at Grew Solar, said the ALMM requirement for cells was a welcome step, as was the one for ingots and wafers that will come into force in 2028. He also spoke about Grew Solar’s reverse merger with one of its group companies and plans to go public within this year.